Just use no-follow links if in doubt, be sure to tell your advertiser though. They did bring down PR of many text link sell websites... However, they won't be able to detect 100% natural text links (even if bought) ... However, if they infiltrate an ad network... then... Well, weigh the risks. I would not risk it with a primary website.

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It is a good article. Link baiting is a technique that I used today as to rank keyword and to drive traffic as well . It takes advantage of Web 2.0 social content websites

Yup, my PR went down one point. I'm not too concerned because I actually get more traffic now than I did before, but it's just an ego thing.

I decided to still sell text links, but not for PR, just for traffic. I use the rel="nofollow" tag on them and place them in a location where they are likely to get clicks. I had to reduce my rates because of the "nofollow" tag, but it wasn't a major source of revenue for me anyhow.

Thank you. I have learned sth. about link.

I did think sell the sitewide link will effect your pagerank.

I am selling text links on one of my sites now for the past 6 months, and it did not hurt my pr at all, as a fact, my pr grows frequently, because of quality sites that links to me.

good article

what does this include text link ads and Linkworth?

Natural links and hard work are much more safe than selling!

Your PageRank may get penalized. While it may not hurt your SERPs much, you will no longer be able to sell text links for as much.